Part A If a paper towel is placed in a large bowl of water, the towel will absor
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Part A If a paper towel is placed in a large bowl of water, the towel will absorb water until it is saturated. This is called the equilibrium point. Why do the roots of a plant generally NOT reach an equilibrium point when the soil is saturated with water? Hints Hint1. (click to open) The atmosphere is saturated at 100 percent humidity. The roots are also involved in nutrient uptake and are unable to maximize water uptake. O The roots do reach equilibrium; roots are always at equilibrium with the available water in the soil. The roots are spending more energy storing excess sugar than acquiring water The water in the roots is constantly moving up the stem because of the process of transpiration.Explanation / Answer
the answer is e=The water in the roots is constantly moving up the stem due to the process of transpiration., which is the diffusion of the water vapor present through the stomata from inside the leaf to atmosphere.